On Hittest result reference new target movieclip

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Hi Guys an Gals, Is it possible to change the currently viewed movieclip after a hittest? I have been looking to do something like this, but no success so far. Any help would be much appreciated as I shall learn a little more. Best regards Frederick if (objects*.hitTestObject(theCar.hit ))
{
var object1:String = objects*;

 switch (object1)
  {
   case "[object present1]":
   score = 2;
   trace("E target ",e.target.name); //gives root
   root.Car_p1;
   break;